Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California public agencies and consortia operating California State Preschool Programs (CSPP). Applicants must participate in or plan to implement a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) that serves low-income children. Funding supports local early learning QRIS infrastructure and quality improvements across participating programs.
Geographic scope is limited to California. Eligible agencies include county offices of education, school districts, and other local public entities managing CSPP services. The grant prioritizes expanding access to high-quality preschool that prepares children for school success.
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Program description
In 2004, 2009, and 2014, the United States Department of Education approved grant awards to the Authority pursuant to the State Charter School Incentive Grant Program (Program), authorized under Title V, Part B, Subpart 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The California School Finance Authority was recently awarded a $30 million grant award in Fall 2024. Per the Authority’s application to the Department of Education, the Authority is proposing three more funding rounds of the Program starting for the 2025-26 school year.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- County Government
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 IncentiveGrants@treasurer.ca.gov
- 📞 1-213-620-4608
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 32 | — | 0% |
| 2025-2026 | 101 | 11 | 11% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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